Lighting Prep Technician Sterling Event Group Full-Time Contract in Manchester

As part of our continuing expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced and versatile Lighting Prep Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will also be at home in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and thrive under pressure. Teamwork is a key part of the Sterling culture; all parts of the business support and collaborate to achieve together, and our people are the reason our clients have been returning year on year for over two decades.

Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on preparation of equipment in the lighting department for productions and dry hires, to the highest standard.
• Experience with lighting fixtures: Chauvet, Robe, Ayrton, Generic and Effects (Hazers, Smoke, Canons etc.), as well as knowledge of Avolites and MA Software programming.
• Building and wiring DMX/Data Racks.
• Checking in equipment returned from productions and hires.
• Ensuring all equipment is functional, clean, maintained and well presented to meet Sterling Standards.
• Ensuring workspaces are kept well organised and tidy.
• General service, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Loading/unloading of vans and trucks.
• Occasional deliveries/collections and site work.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Key Attributes of the Candidate:

• High self-motivation, with the ability to lead by example and work as part of a team.
• Hands-on experience with lighting equipment.
• Experience in the events industry.
• Excellent IT and communication skills.
• High standard of personal presentation.
• Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
• Keen eye for detail and high standards.
• Full UK Driving License and own transport an advantage but not essential.
• Forklift truck license an advantage but not essential.

Training & Progression:

Ongoing training will be provided as required. We are committed to developing our team and supporting career progression within our growing organisation.

Working Hours:

If you have the experience we are looking for then you will already know that this is not a 9 ‘til 5 job. Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Weekend work will be required. Core hours are 8:30 to 17:30, 5 days per week (Monday to Sunday).

Holidays:

• 33 days per year.
• After 3 years continuous service you will receive your birthday off (day off can be taken within 7 days of your birthday).
• After 5 years continuous service you will receive a further day’s holiday.

Pension Scheme:

A company pension scheme which the company contributes to on a monthly basis will be available.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee of the Month award.
• Company social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Following successful completion of the probation period, the following benefits will be available:
• Award-winning healthcare package (includes private treatment, mental health support, GP access, and more).
• Dental, optical, and audiological cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.

Start Date:

If you think you’ve got the skills and mindset we’re looking for and want to be part of a dynamic, growing team, please send your CV to careers@sterlingeventgroup.co.uk.

Sterling Event Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from all backgrounds, and all employment decisions are made based on merit, performance, and business needs.

Please note we will not be accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.